Senior Plant Manager (Corona, CA)

3M•Us, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

3M is hiring a Senior Plant Manager for its Corona, California site. The position leads plant operations, with a focus on environmental, health and safety (EHS), sustainable factory cost improvements, lean manufacturing, supply chain execution, and community and customer engagement. The manager is expected to champion continuous improvement and ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards. The role is onsite and may involve up to 10% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher, at least three years of supervisory or management experience, and at least five years of manufacturing experience. The expected compensation range is $221,591–$270,834, including base pay and variable incentive pay if eligible. The role may also be eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
  • At least three years of supervisory and/or management experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
  • At least five years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
  • Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
  • Experience in operations management.
  • Union experience.
  • Expert knowledge and experience in production management, lean manufacturing, and materials control.
  • Strong communication and change management skills.
  • Experience using lean manufacturing methodologies to drive value-stream improvement.
  • Prior plant manager experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own and visibly lead EHS efforts to ensure site compliance and stewardship, while championing continuous improvement across EHS.
  • Lead strategic planning and budgeting to deliver sustainable factory cost improvements through Lean Six Sigma, entitlement thinking, yield improvement, plant productivity, and capital planning.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles and methods to drive employee engagement and continuous improvement, with a focus on TPM, 5S, and standard work.
  • Manage supply chain execution and inventory to support responsiveness, delivery performance, capacity management, supplier management, and appropriate inventory levels.
  • Represent 3M and engage with key accounts.
  • Represent 3M in community affairs as appropriate and foster good public relations in the local community.
  • Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
  • Contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Accounts.
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits.
  • Paid absences.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Relocation assistance may be authorized.
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